Writing Comedy for the Stage (& Beyond)

Tuesday, April 16

$125/ticket

$500/institutional or group ticket

6:00 –  8:00 PM EDT
5:00 – 7:00 PM CDT

Perfect for students, playwrights, sketch writers, storytellers, improvisers, and curious newbies, this masterclass digs into the nitty-gritty of crafting comedy. No previous writing experience required!

Students will explore “what’s funny” (and how to make it funnier!), in the process of developing their own, unique comedic voices. Along the way, Sandy leads the class in a series of exercises designed to help students develop comedic characters & dialogue, understand physical space & physicality, define rhythm, style & tone, and allow a plot to reveal itself.

Each student will leave class having developed the beginnings of their own, new comedy for the stage (or beyond)!

About Sandy Rustin

One of the most produced playwrights in America, Sandy Rustin penned the adaptation of the cult-hit film, Clue which has enjoyed over 3,500 productions worldwide. The New York Times called Clue “a welcome throwback to an era of physical comedy!” Clue will launch a national tour in February 2024 and is available for licensing via Broadway Licensing.

Sandy is a graduate of Northwestern University, as well as a member of ASCAP, SAG, AEA, and the Dramatists Guild. After being named to Florida Studio Theatre’s Playwright Collective in 2020, Sandy developed a masterclass: Writing Comedy for the Stage, which she teaches to a wide range of students all over the globe.